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pariah

The word “pariah” has 3 syllables: pa-ri-ah

It's pronounced as /pəˈraɪ.ə/

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In the thesaurus, “pariah” has 24 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pariah along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pariah

  • bum
  • castaway
  • castoff
  • deportee
  • derelict
  • displaced person
  • exile
  • expatriate
  • fugitive
  • hobo
  • leper
  • offscouring
  • outcast
  • outsider
  • persona non grata
  • rascal
  • refugee
  • reject
  • tramp
  • undesirable
  • untouchable
  • vagabond
  • vagrant
  • waif

Antonyms for pariah

  • insider

Meanings of pariah

  • noun
    1. A person who is rejected from society or home; an outcast.
    2. A demographic group, species, or community that is generally despised.
    3. Someone in exile.
    4. A member of one of the oppressed social castes in India.

Example Sentences

  • After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
  • The stray dog was treated like a pariah by the villagers.
  • She felt like a pariah after being excluded from the group.
  • His controversial opinions made him a pariah in the academic community.
  • The former leader was considered a political pariah after his resignation.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pariah, such as: bum, castaway, castoff, deportee, derelict, displaced person, exile.

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